Top Contributors

The Cisco Designated VIP program recognizes the top external individual contributors in Cisco’s online community including the Cisco Support Community (CSC), Cisco Learning Network (CLN), and the Cisco Developer Network (CDN).

Hall of Fame

As the premier technical support community for Cisco customers and IT professionals, we recognize the importance of user participation. The CSC Hall of Fame showcases an elite group of long-time contributors.

Community Spotlight Award

Community Spotlight Awards are designed to recognize and thank individuals who help make our communities the premier online destination for Cisco enthusiasts. The Cisco Support Community (CSC), Cisco Learning Network (CLN) and the Cisco Developers Network (CDN) will each have a variety of awards.

Cisco Subject Matter Experts

Cisco Subject Matter Experts are dedicated professionals in the areas who devote time to the Cisco Support Community by answering technical questions and collaborating with fellow community members to create documents that can be used by all Cisco enthusiasts.

Events Top Contributors

This program recognizes Cisco experts in the Cisco Support Community (CSC) that host technical events (Webcasts, Ask the Experts, Tech Talks, and Facebook Forums.) With this program, Cisco recognizes the positive, valuable influence that our top Cisco experts exert on the communities.

Cisco Designated VIPs

The Cisco Designated VIP program recognizes the top external individual contributors in Cisco's online communities, including the Cisco Support Community (CSC), Cisco Learning Network (CLN) and the Cisco Developers Network (CDN). Cisco Designated VIPs are recognized by their peers for their expertise and tireless contributions, and their abundant participation is vital to community success. With this program, Cisco formally recognizes the positive, valuable influence our top individual members exert on the communities overall.

Community Spotlight Awards

The Community Spotlight Awards recognizes members whose significant contributions designate leadership and commitment to their peers within their respective communities, including the Cisco Learning Network (CLN), Cisco Support Community (CSC) and the Cisco Developers Network (CDN). Spotlight awards are designed to recognize and thank individuals who help make our communities the premier online destination for Cisco enthusiasts.

Hall of Fame

As the premiere technical support community for Cisco customers and IT professionals, we recognize the importance of user participation. The Cisco Support Community Hall of Fame showcases an elite group of long-time contributors. Awardees have a badge placed next to their user name on the communities to announce their achievements.

Events Top Contributors

This program recognizes Cisco experts in the Cisco Support Community (CSC) that host technical events (Webcasts, Ask the Experts, Tech Talks, and Facebook Forums.) With this program, Cisco recognizes the positive, valuable influence that our top Cisco experts exert on the communities.

Expert Interviews

Meet InayathUlla Sharieff, Top Contributor, Cisco Expert

“A few months into my job, I Googled a customer’s issue and found the answer on Cisco Support Community. I was impressed. I realized that participating would help me grow professionally, help customers resolve their issues sooner, and avoid TAC cases.”